In this issue
Edition: Asia
Vol. 174, No. 5


COVER
Can China Save the World? (Asia)

By BILL POWELL
While the West remains bogged down in the worst recession in decades,
China’s economy has sprung back to life with remarkable speed. But is
Asia’s giant strong enough to lead a global recovery?

Into the Unknown (Commentary)

By MICHAEL ELLIOTT
There have been many versions of China’s past, which is worth remembering
when we think about how it may shape our future



UNITED STATES
Health Care: Can Obama Find a Cure?

By KAREN TUMULTY
As doubt grow about the White House�s push for comprehensive reform, the
President faces the biggest challenge of his political life. A look at
what�s at stake for Obama, the health-care system ・and you



WORLD
The March Of the Far Right (Europe)

By CATHERINE MAYER
Extremist parties in Europe are feeding off the economic crisis and the
loss of trust in mainstream politics to extend their reach



LETTERS
Inbox




GLOBAL BUSINESS
New Deal (Gaming)

By LING WOO LIU / MACAU
Poker is migrating to the Chinese gambling mecca of Macau



ARTS
Lost Treasures of Timbuktu

By VIVIENNE WALT / TIMBUKTU
In a remote Malian town scholars rush to save Africa’s literary history
from destruction

Reality Check (Books)

By LING WOO LIU
Graphic tales of hope, faith and failure



GLOBAL ADVISER
How to Do Naples (TIME Traveler)

By RACHEL SPENCE
Relax, the garbage has gone

Growth Potential (Grapevine)

By JEFFREY T. IVERSON
The future of French wine may lie in its forgotten past

The Luck of O’Reilly (Check In)

By PHIL BROWN
O’Reilly’s is a rambler’s paradise, with stunning bird-watching and
rainforest walks

Tubular Belle (Next time you’re in ... Laos)

By EMILY RAUHALA
Vang Vieng is a farm town turned full-moon party, smack in the middle of
a communist state

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